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That pop-up message window may be an irritant to many of us, but new research shows it can be used as an aid to getting over depression.
Researchers have found that online talking treatment using instant messaging can help people recover from depression. Accessing treatment online could make psychological therapies more widely available, and help people who find it challenging to visit a therapist.
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